Blackstar Amplification ID:15TVP

modeling amp (DSP) comprising ("Ad Text" + reviews):
- Technology PST (True Valve Power) which simulates the response and tone power tube amp for a true dynamic

this is not fake, the biggest difference is that the sound does not "move" not to the heating of the lamp, which is not necessarily a defect D)

- Similar to a tube amp Power

sight of nose and ear I would say that's correct, 15W flat with volume knob at noon
and neighboring arrievent even faster than the Ibanez GX60 knob fully, D)
The big bonus is then the headphone output with level "simulation of real output"

- Settings editable at will through the GUI (Graphic User Interface) program to refine its sound, save and record directly to your computer, create loops or play with his own backing tracks in MP3 ...

It is not completely wrong but firstly I find the current ergonomics program
("Blackstar Insider") directed more teen dating forum that amp settings (interface
NET under, sniff ...) despite some good ideas (eg. comparison of his "base" / "current")
Unfortunately anihilées by NET style used (eg previous implies return top of the list).
and other announcements installation / stabilization app is horrible even with a "real" full windows7, yet does not run under wine or CodeWeavers and if "works" under
Virtualbox, at least with me (I've seen cases on the web who were reached) is
a bit clumsy having to launch a virtualization 2G RAM (NET. + Silverlight require)
just for for the amp while the rest of the apps that I would use at the same time
also have a need for memory space and clock ticks quite crucial: D)

In short, the hardware and the software are extra DSP (note 9 +) but the "INSIDER" (interface
user GUI) is again almost completely (note 3 -).

UTILIZATION

Configuration "real" is simple, it is "like a real" do what the pots
we think they should do, only possible hesitation knob "effects"
which uses the principle of effect quadrants, you must either read the manual 13 times
testing or test 2 times without read 14 times to identify between the diodes and
widgets that devise things there.

The manual is clear and sufficient for me but I suspect it would be seen as quite
tight and succinct by someone with 40 years younger

We obtain too easily "good sound", not only the 12 "presets" are really
used but they are also easy basics "very good sounds" just fiddling
magic pots "PST" (choice of 'light' or "ISF" (eq. continue "USA to UK")

SOUNDS

no comment aka:
"Let the score do the how"

OVERALL OPINION

Temporary note, I may come back when I have to comment
used over a month

I just bought having hesitated with HT1 and I confess I do not regret my choice, despite all transistor amp!
The possibilities are immense in terms of type of sound shape!

I do not use a studio so 15W is enough! And believe me, CA SPIT!
The amp is well built, well finished, without the EQ MID is a shame, but the possibilities of changes in different "lights" and ISF compensates this lack!

UTILIZATION

For my part, no problems with the software and update the firmware (Windows 7) and soft at full air, but I have not really tried to create a patch me through the app. But that the complete air.

I think we can easily do without it because the amp and its operation are quite simple once you read the manual.

SOUNDS

This PST mode is stunning! Well it will never be true bulbs, but it adds depth and potato sound are pretty amazing in terms of rendering!
The clean sound is clean.
I have a Washburn N2 mounted EMG 81 and LTD EC1000 active too, and I get by managing the gain and volume to have a clear sound even on coarse nikel attacks.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm excited about this amp and I think he still has the resource.

If you have a pti budget and want a versatile amp, go! It is tough and it sounds. And TVP mode is surprising in a good way!

amp transistor, simuation lamps. pst: true .. all power valve program

UTILIZATION

In theory this is simple .. when it works .. the "insider" interface not really stable on my macbook pro, insider does not recognize the amp .. on a mac mini usb connection does not work.
the amp is unusable for jame sessions .. finding immediate return to the store.

SOUNDS

can recreate the sound that you want. the idea is great.

OVERALL OPINION

Tried a day without success for computer part which is zero .. I'll take a fender Mustang 2 instead.

techno: modeling / transistor
AND modeling preamp tube amps
The announced power 15W is closer to a tube amp of this power
15W as a transistor.

UTILIZATION

The config is simple for a programmable and stores all the settings.
A little research found some great sounds.
He does not try to imitate specific models, we can find "his sound" ...

SOUNDS

Very versatile although it was a 10. "Should take large models to push a lot of air ... it does not replace a 100W stack.
The effects are also very good.
The PST is a huge addition to the game feel, it now has its "3D" a lamp
a little light on all transistor (I love the 6L6 model).

OVERALL OPINION

used for a month is to try there at all in almost.
It responds much more dynamic thanks to the vast majority PST
modeling amps.
I myself am not tired in three days as the majority of digital fiddles I've tried (a big job).
This range is not known and it is a shame ... Blackstar sign a nice debut
non-lamp.